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X691 VAP

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,340 mi
Last recorded124,340 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX691 VAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 124,340 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 124,340 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 117,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear bump stops split

oil leak on front subframe

Pass 13 Jul 2010 117,078 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear bump stops split

oil leak on front subframe

Pass 16 Jul 2009 108,386 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 108,361 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 98,207 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 98,207 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Mar 2006 94,847 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 94,352 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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X691 VAP is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,729 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X691 VAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X691 VAP registered?

X691 VAP is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 October 2000.

Is X691 VAP safe to buy?

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